Chapter 47:

Observing the poised and assertive Elyse before her, Zandra noted a marked change. Gone was the meekness Elyse once displayed. Even now, alone with her, Elyse exuded confidence. Not only could Elyse handle herself with grace, but she also adeptly addressed her primary concern as Theo’s mother: ensuring her son married a woman of substance and making it clear that she wouldn’t allow anyone to jeopardize the marriage she arranged for her son in the future.

Elyse didn’t conceal her intention to use Zandra against Kaelyn, and Zandra, astute as ever, recognized it. Yet, rather than feeling angered, she admired Elyse’s strategic thinking. She had become wise.

“It seems you hold quite a grudge against that woman,” Zandra remarked casually, taking a sip of water.

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Indeed, she was aware of the woman entangled in Theo and Elyse’s past. However, Theo’s choice of Elyse as his future wife signified his preference. His feelings for Kaelyn were likely nothing more than a reminiscence from their school days. Thus, Zandra didn’t invest much thought into Kaelyn. Moreover, she wasn’t entirely satisfied with Elyse at the time, so witnessing the dissolution of their relationship by Kaelyn wasn’t entirely unwelcome. And true to her expectations, Kaelyn didn’t disappoint. At the wedding, Theo abandoned Elyse, ultimately leading her to marry another man.

Elyse’s words now struck a chord with Zandra. The possibility of Kaelyn disrupting Theo’s marriage once again loomed large, prompting Zandra to adopt a more serious demeanor. If Kaelyn held such sway over Theo, she wouldn’t tolerate it.

As their conversation drew to a close and dishes were nearly served, Zandra paused, her expression grave. “Remember, keep your distance from my son.”

Without awaiting a response, she departed without a backward glance, leaving Elyse seething with anger.

“Damn it! Why hasn’t Theo’s mother changed a bit? So arrogant!” Despite making her stance clear to Zandra, was she still apprehensive that she might lure Theo away? Elyse had been blind by love for three years, not her whole life.

Driscoll noticed the smoothie in her hand and inquired, “Do you have a liking

them. They’re so lusciously sweet,” Elyse

mangoes. The scent makes him sneeze, so we steer clear

brushing her teeth multiple times to rid herself of any trace of mango, she swiftly

me a sniff,” she said

You brushed your teeth a good number of times,

Elyse admitted. “But you’re not planning

Driscoll was spot-on. There wouldn’t be any smooching with Jayden. So why the extra effort in dental

itching for a kiss,” Jayden’s voice,

Elyse hastily clarified, “You’ve got it all wrong. I was just being cautious

a whiff of mango from miles away,” Jayden teased, leaning

Elyse retorted, “I was just looking out

Jayden coughed lightly, changing the subject. “Your outfit for the

out for just

not have you reflecting poorly on me, even among your irritating

won’t happen,” Elyse retreated to her

The staff, recognizing them, guided them to their reserved spot without a word, leading them straight

dressed to the nines to avoid any embarrassment. The transformation from

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